Sec. 17.
(1) If an election for a tax under section 13 is to be held in conjunction with a general election or a state primary election, the notices of close of registration and election shall be published as provided for by the state election laws. Otherwise, the county clerk of the county shall publish the notices of close of registration and election. The notice of close of registration shall include the ballot language of the proposal.
(2) The results of an election for a tax shall be canvassed by the board of county canvassers of the county. The board of county canvassers of the county shall make the final canvass of an election for a tax based on the returns of the election inspectors of the municipalities in that county. The board of county canvassers of the county shall certify the results of the election to the board of the authority.
History: 2008, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 2008
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 49 of 2008 - Zoological Authorities Act (123.1161 - 123.1183)
Section 123.1161 - Short Title.
Section 123.1163 - Definitions.
Section 123.1165 - Formation; Authority as Public Corporate Body; Powers; Limitation.
Section 123.1171 - Authority; Powers.
Section 123.1171a - Contract; Time for Entering.
Section 123.1172 - Contract; Preferences or Benefits for Residents.
Section 123.1175 - Ballots to Be Provided by County Election Commission; Conduct of Election.
Section 123.1179 - Tax Levy and Collection.
Section 123.1180 - Transfer of Funds to Accredited Zoological Institution; Requirements.
Section 123.1181 - Election Costs; Reimbursement to County or Municipality.